Grey2K USA
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Formed in March of 2001, GREY2K USA is an American non-profit organization dedicated to passing stronger greyhound
protection laws and ending dog racing
. GREY2K USA was the first organization to successfully petition for the prohibition of dog racing using the ballot initiative process with the Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act
in 2008.
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
protection laws and ending dog racing
Greyhound racing
Greyhound racing is the sport of racing greyhounds. The dogs chase a lure on a track until they arrive at the finish line. The one that arrives first is the winner....
. GREY2K USA was the first organization to successfully petition for the prohibition of dog racing using the ballot initiative process with the Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act
Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act
The Greyhound Protection Act is a Massachusetts statute that gradually eliminated commercial dog racing by 2010. It was enacted as Question 3 on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Massachusetts....
in 2008.